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BEng Software Engineering

Manchester Conservatoire of Creative and Performing Arts
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Computer Science
Course Score
A /83
Graduate Salary
£21,000 (3yr)
Satisfaction
89%
Degree Completion
71%
Professional Jobs
85%
Meaningful Work
85%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

50%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%
Teaching18%
Caring personal services6%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
N/A
typical starting salary

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted graduate salary data to HESA for this course.

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
50%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
15%
04
Caring personal services
5%
05
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

71%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track

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